Senior Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Associate Attorney | Ross Family Law | San Francisco Bay Area

Position Details

Reports To:  Shareholders / Managing Partner

Classification:  Full-Time, Exempt, Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612

Compensation:  Commensurate with experience, with full benefits

About The Role

We are carefully seeking to add the right lawyer to our firm; someone that does not want just any job, but a lawyer who wants to join our specific firm to do our specific brand of top-quality family law work. Someone who shares our values (translation - be smart, take pride in your work, be open-minded, be friendly, and be willing to pitch in to help others).

The Senior Associate Attorney position is partnership track. We will discuss the path and timeline directly with qualified candidates.

Required Experience

•   Family Law: 5+ years

•   Experience managing a case from initial filing to Judgment/Final Order

•   License/Certification: California Bar License

•   Ability to Commute: Oakland, CA 94612

Core Responsibilities

Case Management & Advocacy

•   Independently manage a full caseload of family law matters from initial filing through Judgment or Final Orders, including post-judgment work.

•   Own and direct case strategy, consult shareholders on novel or high-stakes issues, and keep clients informed throughout the matter.

•   Appear independently at hearings, conferences, and trials, and represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions.

•   Mentor and supervise associate attorneys and paralegals and review their work and workload.

Legal Research & Writing

•   Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, declarations, and briefs.

•   Draft and review correspondence, agreements, and judgment packages.

•   Ensure compliance with the CA Rules of Court, Family Code, Code of Civil Procedure, and applicable Local Rules.

Client & Team Collaboration

•   Act as primary attorney contact for clients and counsel them with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.

•   Manage paralegals and legal assistants to move matters forward efficiently.

•   Contribute to firm knowledge sharing and upholding the firm's collaborative culture.

Business Development

•   Develop and manage client relationships and start building a book of business.

•   Build referral sources and bring in new matters as you grow toward partnership.

Professional Responsibilities

•   Track and enter billable hours and meet annual billing expectations.

•   Maintain active California Bar membership and complete required MCLE credits.

•   Participate in firm and community events, including AAML activities as appropriate.

Additional Duties

The Senior Associate Attorney may take on additional responsibilities as the needs of the firm evolve, and is expected to bring sound judgment, initiative, and a willingness to pitch in across the team.

Is this you? If so, tell us about it in your cover letter:

• You handle hearings and trials independently, with the courtroom experience to back it up.

• You draft your own motions, declarations, settlement agreements, and trial briefs.

• You manage a full caseload at once, managing both “up” and “down” and have a system for juggling competing deadlines.

• You've handled a range of family law matters, custody, support, property division, domestic violence restraining orders, post-judgment, and appeals.

Benefits

•   Vacation and Sick Policy

•   Health and Dental Insurance

•   401(k) with Employer Match

•   Profit Sharing

•   Bonuses

To Apply

Please reply to this post and send your resume, salary expectations, cover letter, and a writing sample. After you apply, a member of our recruiting team will personally review your application. If you are a potential match, we will be in touch. If there is not a match right now, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities.

Ross Family Law, PC is a thriving, boutique family law firm with offices in Oakland and Pleasanton but predominantly operates remotely. We handle sophisticated family law cases. Our founding partner is the past President of the Northern California Chapter of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Four of our seven attorneys are Certified Family Law Specialists, as designated by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. That means we are firmly planted in the family law community and do the highest quality legal work. We value our relationships with local judges, opposing counsel, experts, and our other family law colleagues. In short, we're good people, good lawyers, and we're proud of our small firm's big reputation.

We are a friendly and relaxed office where employees can work from the office or from home. We nurture our attorneys and staff so that they can grow professionally and interpersonally through weekly online team meetings and quarterly functions. We treat non-attorney staff like equals, and we value their input and expertise. Each one of us has high expectations because we are proud to work here. We also understand that life is about more than just work. We understand when your child or beloved pet is sick, and you need a day off.

Company Description

Ross Family Law, PC is a thriving, boutique family law firm with offices in Oakland and Pleasanton but predominantly operates remotely. We handle sophisticated family law cases. Our founding partner is the past President of the Northern California Chapter of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Four of our seven attorneys are Certified Family Law Specialists, as designated by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. That means we are firmly planted in the family law community and do the highest quality legal work. We value our relationships with local judges, opposing counsel, experts, and our other family law colleagues. In short, we're good people, good lawyers, and we're proud of our small firm's big reputation.\r\n\r\nWe are a friendly and relaxed office where employees can work from the office or from home. We nurture our attorneys and staff so that they can grow professionally and interpersonally through weekly online team meetings and quarterly functions. We treat non-attorney staff like equals, and we value their input and expertise. Each one of us has high expectations because we are proud to work here. We also understand that life is about more than just work. We understand when your child or beloved pet is sick, and you need a day off.